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The Vineyard from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. I have always admired Amos, who was a shepherd in a field when the Lord told him to go and prophesy to King Jeroboam in Bethel. The priest Amaziah told him to prophesy somewhere else. They weren't interested in what the Lord had to say, but A... -
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. Proverbs 24:16 WEB.Once again, I was the one who promised he would never do it again, then went and did it again. I had slowly drifted away one more time. I have found that it's easy to make promises...
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Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth your hand now, and touch all t...
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The Weed Eater
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Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water. James 3:10 WEB
Hot, tired, and aggravated, I pulled the starting rope on the weed eater for the forty third time. Once again it sputtered, ran a second, and died. After being primed, choked, and pulled until I had blisters that had risen up and busted on my hands, the stubborn little torture device still refused to run for more than a second at a time.
As Esau with Jacob, I comforted myself with the thought of destroying it. Thoughts ran through my mind of bending it around a nearby tree. Though completely frustrated, I felt a tiny inkling to pray which had to be the Holy Spirit. I finally paused and simply said:
'Lord Jesus, please help me with this.'
With a deep breath, I pulled the start cord one more time. It started and ran perfectly. I finished cutting the grass without any more problems, wishing that I had prayed sooner. The help that we need is just a prayer away, but so many times we struggle on in our own strength.
Be sure to involve God in your life today on every level. He cares about the little things that upset us. I have found that if it matters to you, it matters to Him. That does not mean that you will never have to endure something, but it does mean that you do not have to endure everything, if you will only take the time to ask. He helped me start the weed eater when I stopped and asked Him, but not before.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for being there for me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I choose to put my trust in You. Remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen,I believe and trust in you Jesus.I need more patience and less frustration.Please help me.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for being there for me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I choose to put my trust in You. Remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen. This is one of my many favorite scriptures. It got me through brokenness during my transition from an abusive relationship, finishing my first degree and life in general. It gives me faith in God's abilities to help me, his love and his belief in my capabilities. As a result I am encouraged to do what I don't/didn't think I could do. I thank you Father for your unfailing love for me. Thank you Pastor Dion for this reassuring devotional. Have a blessed day in Jesus name.
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Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for being there for me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I choose to put my trust in You. Remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Yes please>> EVERYDAY! Amen ~ Thank you
Amen! We are truly brothers Pastor Dion ;) Sometime I will completely frustrate myself beforeI ask for help, instead of just asking when I see there are issues, You'd think I would know by now :) Thank You Jesus for being there for us and that if it matters to me it matters to you help us to remember to call upon you.
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Amen God. I’m trusting you waiting on you expecting your favor on us. Amen Amen Amen
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Thank you for this message Pastor, it's important.
Dear Father I thank You for been there for me, I know there are frustrations in my life but I choose to depend on You for help. Always remind me to contact You in times of trouble because You are my help and comforter, I love You and trust in You. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Pastor great message, we need to never forget our Lord's power. God bless you.
Thank You Father for helping me when I call on You, Amen.
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Amen! May I always put you first in all things, oh Lord, my God, start and finish the day with prayer and in between, in Jesus' name, amen!
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Amen Lord Jesus!! Help me today to honor and gloify you in all that I do!